Defn: A modification of the aëroplane, having curved surfaces, the advantages of which were first demonstrated by Lilienthal.
AEROCYST
A"ër*o*cyst, n. Etym: [Aëro- + cyst.] (Bot.)
Defn: One of the air cells of algals.
AEROCYST
A"ër*o*cyst, n. [Aëro-+ cyst.] (Bot.)
Defn: One of the air cells of algals.
AERODONETICS
A`ë*ro*do*net"ics, n. [Aëro- + Gr. shaken, to shake.] (Aëronautics)
Defn: The science of gliding and soaring flight.
AERODROME A"ë*ro*drome`, n. [Aëro- + Gr. a running.] (Aëronautics) (a) A shed for housing an airship or aëroplane. (b) A ground or field, esp. one equipped with housing and other facilities, used for flying purposes. — A`ër*o*drom"ic (#), a.
AERODYNAMIC
A"ër*o*dy*nam"ic, a.
Defn: Pertaining to the force of air in motion.